Archive · 26 Jul 2025
New Wolf Spider Species Found in Sundarbans by ZSI
Scientists have found a new type of spider in the Sundarbans!
It's called Piratula acuminata, a kind of wolf spider.
This is the first time this type of spider has been found in India.
The spider is small, about the size of a pencil tip, and has a light color with spots.
Scientists looked closely at the spider's body parts to confirm it was a new species.
This discovery shows how special the Sundarbans are, and it's a reminder to protect the homes of these animals.
ZSI researchers discovered a new wolf spider species, Piratula acuminata, on Sagar Island in the Sundarbans.
This marks the first recorded instance of the Piratula genus in India.
The spider is 8-10 millimeters long with pale creamy white coloration and brown spots.
Identification was based on morphological analysis of its genitalia.
The discovery highlights the biodiversity of the Sundarbans and the need for habitat protection.
- Who
- Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) researchers, including Souvik Sen, Sudhin PP, and Pradeep M. Sankaran.
- What
- Researchers discovered a new species of wolf spider, Piratula acuminata.
- When
- The discovery was announced this month, with the spider collected in November 2019.
- Where
- The spider was found on Sagar Island in the Sundarbans.
- Why
- The discovery underscores the biodiversity of the Sundarbans and emphasizes the need for habitat protection and further ecological study.
Ecological Impacts
Scientific Research
Environmental Concerns
Ecological Impacts
The discovery of the spider emphasizes the need to protect the Sundarbans.
Scientific Research
The discovery of the spider could potentially help in understanding and addressing the potential effects of climate change in the Sundarbans.
- Species Name
- Piratula acuminata
- Family
- Lycosidae (Wolf Spiders)
- Location
- Sagar Island, Sundarbans
- Size
- 8-10 millimeters
- Coloration
- Pale creamy white with brown spots
- Researchers
- Souvik Sen, Sudhin PP, Pradeep M. Sankaran
